Possible Chevron/World Fuel Service Fuel Contamination at Truckee (KTRK)

By Andy Wilson | August 2, 2012
CalPilots

After a fatal accident at Truckee (KTRK) on the 2nd of August, the industry-standard practice of halting fuel service and testing the fuel in all tanks and trucks revealed that the 100LL fuel stored at KTRK did not meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for 100LL.  As a result of these tests, 100LL fuel service at the airport continues to be suspended pending new fuel and testing of its quality.

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FAA Safety Briefing – July/August

By Andy Wilson | July 20, 2012
CalPilots

The new July/August 2012 issue of FAA Safety Briefing, which explores the fun side of personal flying. Articles focus on many of the interesting activities and opportunities pilots have to keep the spirit of fun and adventure in aviation alive and well.   

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

By Andy Wilson | July 19, 2012
CalPilots

This is an example of the FAA being asleep at the wheel during this airspace grab which should never been allowed to happen. We have written a letter to the FAA Administrator (currently acting) with no response to date, as well as NOAA Headquarters. 

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